Minutes 1971/06/21
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Gilroy, California
June 21, 1971
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The Regular Meeting of the Gilroy City Council was called to
order by His Honor Mayor Norman B. Goodrich at 8:02 p.m.
The Mayor tabled introduction of new employees to await their
presence.
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Roll Call Present: Council Members: Fred P. Batrez, John Hughan, John E.
Pate, Anthony C. Silva, David V. Stout, and Norman B. Goodrich.
Absent: Council Member: George T. Duffin.
Minutes
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 7, 1971 were
approved as mailed and recorded.
Pub. Hear.
71-72
Budge t
The Mayor stated that it was the time and place scheduled for a
Public Hearing on the 1971-72 Budget. City Administrator Wood presented
and explained a report on said proposed budget. The Mayor asked if there
was anyone in the audience wishing to speak for or against the proposed
budget. There was no comment from anyone in the audience. Motion was
made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and carried that the
Public Hearing be closed. Council discussion was had in regard to said
budget and proposed additional revenue sources.
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Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Hughan and
carried that Staff be instructed to prepare the required ordinance for a
5% Utility Tax. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Council-
man Silva and carried that Staff be instructed to prepare the required
ordinance for a 5% Room Tax. Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded
by Councilman Pate and carried that Staff be instructed to prepare the
required document for an increase in the City.s development fees of 15%.
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Res. #1576 Motion was made by Councidman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva
71-72 that the reading of Resolution No. 1576 be waived and that it be adopted;
Budget said resolution to include provisions within same for a 5% salary increase
for city employees.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1576
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING BUDGET FOR SAID CITY FOR FISCAL
YEAR 1971-1972 AND APPROPRIATING PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FOR PURPOSES
SET FORTH IN BUDGET.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich.
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
NOES:
ABSENT:
Utility Tax Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate
applica- and carried that application of the 5% utility tax be apPl ied to te1e-
tion phone, gas, electricity, and CATV services.
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Jt. Council- City Administrator Wood noted the presence of representatives from
Personnel the Employee Associations in regard to Meet and Confer Agreements; that
Com.Meet. under procedures said agreements are to be recommended by the'Personnel
Commission; and that a Joint Meeting of Council and the Personnel Commission
be set to discuss same. Council agreed to adjourn this meeting to 4:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, June 22, 1971 for said Joint Council-Personnel Commission Meeting.
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In tro. new
employee
The Mayor introdueed new employee Gary Goularte, Police Cadet, and
noted promotion of U. Pat DeLeon from Police Cadet to Patrolman, also
present.
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Plan. Com.
Mee t.
6/17/71
P & R Com.
Report
6/15/71
Personnel Com.
Pub. Hear.
Salary
Increases
Unco11ectable
Uti 1 i ty
Accounts
Master Plan
Presentation
Eastside Park
Budget Adjust-
ments, Amend-
ments & En-
cumbrances
Res. #1577
Mesa Rd.
Grade Change
Secretary of the Planning Commission Henry presented and explained
the Report of the Planning Commission Meeting of June 17, 1971 noted
Commission denial of a rezoning request of Charles A. Gilmore for re-
zoning f~om R-l to R-3 the rear 200 feet of a lot located at 7841 Miller
Avenue. ~'- Mot i on was made by Counc i lman Pate seconded by Counc i lman S i 1 va ..
and carried that a Public Hearing date of July 6, 1971 be set for
Council to discuss same; noted review of the Tentative Map for Standish ..
Acres, Unit No.1, Tract No. 4991 and and approval of same with name changes
to be presented prior to completion of the final map.
City Administrator Wood presented and explained the report of
the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting of June 15, 1971 noting
that Mr. Martin Garfinkle, Architect was present in the audience to
review the Master Plans of G1enview and El Roble Neighborhood Parks.
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Secretary of the Personnel Commission Reinsch presented the
Report of the Personnel Commission Publ ic Hearings of June 9th and
June 16, 1971 in regard to Dennis Daly, noting that same was presented
for informational purposes.
City Administrator Wood recommended salary merit increases for
the following employees: Imogene Wenneberg, Clerk-Typist, Range 22.5,
Step "c" $560 to Step liD'] $587 and Eugene Gregorio, Patrolman, Range
20, Step IIAtt $731 to Step liB" $767. Motion was made by Counci 1man
Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Salary Merit
Increases as presented be granted to become effective July 1, 1971.
City Administrator Wood presented a report recommending write-
offs of uncollectable water and sewer accounts in the amount of $583.31
noting that deposits in the amount of $150.00 would cover said write-
offs. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Pate
and carried that the uncollectable utility accounts in the amount of
$583.31 as presented be written off as recommended.
Mr. Martin Garfinkle, architect of the firm of Kimura & Garfinkle
addressed the Council presenting and explaining the proposed Master Plans
of Glenview and El Roble Neighborhood Parks. Slide presentations of
suggested landscaping, etc. were viewed by Council. Motion was made by
Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman Pate and carried that the Master
Plans for Glenview and E1 Roble Neighborhood Parks be approved as pre-
sented.
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City Administrator Wood reported that he had contacted the owner
of the proposed Eastside Park site previously presented to Council,
noting no objection to the proposed park at said location if same did
not interfere with the sale of said property. Councilman Stout declared
himself absent from the discussion and action if any on said subject~
due to a conflict of interest. Discussion was had by Council in regard
to same. Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman
Pate and carried that the location for the proposed Eastside Park as
previously presented to Council at the last Council Meeting be approved.
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City Administrator Wood presented a report requesting Budget
Adjustments and Amendments in the various accounts to balance the 1970-
71 Expenditure Budget and requested encumbered funds. Motion was made
by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva and carried that the
adjustments, amendments, and encumbrances of funds be approved, as pre-
sented.
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Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a pro-
posed map changing and modifying the grades on Mesa Road. The City
Attorney presented, explained and read Resolution No. 1577 noting lnten-
tion to order a change and modification of grades on Mesa Road. Motion
was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva that Resolution
No. 1577 be adopted.
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Standish Acres
Unit #1
Res. #1578 re:
rev i sed Coop.
Agree. Uti 1 i-
ty Oversizing
101 Freeway
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Ord. #923 re:
Prezoning
Barberi
Property
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Ord. #924 re:
Water Servo
Charges
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RESOLUTION NO. 1577
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY OF INTENTION TO
ORDER A CHANGE AND MODIFICATION OF GRADE ON MESA ROAD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
Motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by Councilman Silva
and carried that a Public Hearing on said proposed grade changes for
Mesa Road be set for August 16,,1971. (Following said meeting the
City Attorney ruled said Public Hearing not in order at this time;
therefore cancelled).
Director of Publ ic Works-City Engineer Henry presented a pro-
posed Development Agreement for Standish Acres, Unit No.1, on Wren
Avenue at We1burn Avenue, explaining certain stipulations for same.
Motion was made by Councilman Hughan seconded by Councilman
Silva and carried that the Development Agreement for Standish Acres,
Unit #1 as presented be approved and that the City Administrator and
Mayor be authorized to execute same on behalf of the City.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry presented a re-
vised Cooperative Agreement with the State Division of Highways for
Sewer Oversizing and Water Main Crossings at the new U. S. 101 Freeway.
Motion was made by Councilman Batrez seconded by Councilman Silva that
the reading of Resolution No. 1578 be waived and that it be adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 1578
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING COOPERATIVE AGREE-
MENT #43-227205 TO PROVIDE FOR THE BID ITEM MOBILIZATION AND MODIFYING
RESOLUTION NO. 1457 FOR THE RELOCATION AND PLACEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER
AND WATER LINES IN CONNECTION WITH THE GILROY FREEWAY BYPASS, ROUTE 04~SC1-
101, 1.4 MILES SOUTH OF THOMAS ROAD TO 0.5 MILES NORTH OF LEAVELSEY ROAD:,
DISTRICT AGREEMENT #4-0125-C.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st day of June, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bat~ez, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ordinance No. 923, prezoning property of John Barberi, containing
4.11 acres east of South Monterey Street, adjacent to the city limits
to H-C (Highway Commercial) District was presented by the City Attorney
for adoption. Motion was ,made by Counci lman Pate seconded by Counci 1-
man Silva that the reading of Ordinance No. 923 be waived and that it
be adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 923
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID
CITY BY PREZONING 4.11 ACRES AS HC, SAID PROPERTY BEING PART OF A
PROPOSED ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF GILROY.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 1971, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batnez, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin ,
NOES:
ABSENT:
Ordinance No. 924 amending the City Code to provide that all
charges pertaining to water services be estab1 ished by resolution
was presented by the City Attorney. Motion was made by Councilman
Hughan seconded by Councilman Stout that the reading of Ordinance No.
924 be waived and that it be adopted.
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Swimming Pool
Regulations
Golf Course
fees, etc.
Annexation
adj acen t to
Marcella Ave.
70-1 Annex.
Plan. Policy
re: Subdivi-
sion of Lg.
Rural Lots
S.C. Co. Fire
Fighters re:
Fire Dist.
ORDINANCE NO. 924
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GILROY AMENDING CHAPTER 27 OF THE GILROY
CITY CODE SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT ALL CHARGES RELATING TO WATER SERVICE
SHALL BE ESTABLISHED BY RESOLUTION OF THE GILROY CITY COUNCIL, AND RE- ...
rEALING CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 1971, by the following vote: ...
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Batrez, Hughan, Pate, Silva, Stout, and
Goodrich
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Duffin
The City Attorney presented a proposed ordinance providing for
Swimming Pool regulations. Discussion was had in regard to same.
Council referred same ordinance to the City Attorney for recommended
changes prior to introduction of same.
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City Administrator Wood reported that the rate increase for golf
course green fees in April 1970 submitted on the monthly report pre-
sented to Council at the last meeting for week-end play was $3.50 and
$2.00 for week days; and for the same period in 1971 $~.OO for week-
end play; $3.00 week-days which accounted for the increase in fees
questioned by Council.
City Administrator Wood reported that the proposed annexation of
property in the vicinity of Marcella Avenue now before LAFCO was re-
quired in order to make Marcella Avenue 70-1 contiguous to the City
Limits; that it was discovered following annexation of said property
that a parcel of property that should have been included in the Mar-
cella Annexation had been omitted and is required for correction at
this time.
Com. A letter and resolution from the Planning Policy Committee in
regard to subdivision of large rural lots was presented.
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A letter from the Council of Professional Fire Fighters of Santa
Clara County supporting consolidation of fire distr.icts was presented.
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Northside Pk. A letter from H.U.D. offe~tng to increase this yearls Development
Grant for Northside Park was presented.
Plan. Policy Com. The minutes of the Executive and Planning Policy Committees of
Meeting Santa Clara County meetings of May 27, 1971, were noted and further
explained by Representative Pate. City Administrator Wood recommended
that the matter of the Joint Housing Element be referred to the Plan-
ning Commission for a public hearing before said commission before
Council action is taken on same.
Old Gilroy St.
re 1 i nqu i sh-
ment
A letter from the State Division of Highways was noted advising
of the recording of a relinquishment of a portion of Old Gilroy Street.
Gilroy Fire Dept. Letters of thanks to the Gilroy Fire Department from Pieters-
letters of Wheeler Seed Company and two from the Gilroy Unified School District
thanks were presented.
Po 1 ice Dept.
letters of
thanks
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Letters of thanks to the Gilroy Pol ice Department from Dr. David
W. Barton and Mr. J. G. Trescony were presented.
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The Mayor commended the Departments and to all those so mentioned
in said correspondences.
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Trans. Policy
Com. Mee t.
Building Code
Fee Increase
Dust complaint
Annual League
Con f .
M.H. Sewerage
Use
Bonanza Day
Celebration
Bonanza Day
Barbecue
Adjournment
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Councilman Stout noted that he attended his first meeting of
the panta Clara County.Transportation Policy Committee and had nothing
to report at this time.
Councilman Hughan recommended that the Building Coqe fees within
Table 3A of the 1970 Building Code be adopted by Council as previously
discussed during the Budget Hearing. The City Attorney was instructed
to prepare the required document for approval of said fees.
Councilman Stout reported that he had received complaints from
residents in the vicinity of the vacant lot next to Safeway Building;
informing Council that said complaint was in regard to a dust problem
in said area. It was noted that motorcycle riding on this property
and throughout the City on private properties had been a problem.
Said matter was referred by Council to the City Attorney and Chief of
Police for investigation of same.
City Administrator Wood noted that the Annual League of Ca1 ifornia
Cities Conference was to be held in San Francisco September 26-29,
1971 and requested Council to indicate if they desired to attend same
in order that hotel reservations could be made in advance for the de-
sired hotel. Council indicated that their first choice of accommoda-
tions was the Clift Hotel and 2nd choice the Handlery Motor Inn.
Director of Public Works-City Engineer Henry reported that the
City of Morgan Hill had indicated their intent to annex additional
property belonging to Perch, that would possibly present a problem
in regard to sewer Iservice through the City's sewer 1 ine due to the
volume proposed to use same; noting that the City Councils of each
city should meet to solve problems regarding the sewer agreement, etc.
Chief of Police Laizure reminded Council of Bonanza Days Ce1e-
brat i on Week.
The Mayor noted the presence of Planning Commission Representa-
t i ve Berry.
City Administrator Wood reminded Council of the Bonanza Day
Barbecue on Sunday, June 27 at Christmas Hill Park.
At 11:30.p.m. motion was made by Councilman Pate seconded by
Councilman Silva and carried that the meeting adjourn to 4:00 p.m
on Tuesday, June 22, 1971.
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